Chance Theater Announces Upcoming Show Calendar

THROUGH DECEMBER 27

LITTLE WOMEN - THE BROADWAY MUSICAL
Based on the book by Allan Knee
Music byJason Howland
Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein
Directed by Casey Long
Musical Direction by Mike Wilkins
Choreographed by Jessie McLean

Regular Run:
November 22 - December 27

Performances:
Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings at 8 pm
Saturday matinees at 3 pm
Sundays at 2 pm & 7 pm

Tickets:
$30 - $45

From the novel that holds a special place in the heart of American literature, comes a new musical which proves this timeless story is still relevant, funny, and heartbreaking today. Join rambunctious Jo, practical Meg, sweet Beth, and romantic Amy as they embark on a coming-of-age tale filled with drama, romance, humor (and song!), all under the watchful eye of their beloved Marmee while father is away during the Civil War. You will not want to miss this terrific theatrical treat for the holidays, perfect for the entire family!

THROUGH DECEMBER 21

THE EIGHT: REINDEER MONOLOGUES
Written by Jeff Goode
Directed by Oanh Nguyen

Performances:
Fridays & Saturdays at 11 pm
Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 8 pm

Tickets:
$22 - $30

A Chance Un-Holiday Tradition is backed for its 6th year! Our favorite team of reindeer still have plenty to say! Accusations, rumors and all-out attacks are flying fast and furious around Santa's toyshop this holiday season. Go behind the tinsel and hear the truth about Santa straight from the eight reindeer who know him best. When a doe says "No", she means "No Way, Sucka!"

JANUARY 29 - MARCH 7, 2010

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by George Furth
Directed by Artistic Director Oanh Nguyen
Choreographed by Kelly Todd
Musical Direction by Mike Wilkins

The authors of the landmark Company reunite to turn the traditional showbiz musical on its head in this thrilling and compelling musical fable about friendship, compromise and the high price of success. Merrily We Roll Along begins in the present and moves backwards, tracing the lives of wealthy, jaded composer Franklin Shepard and his two estranged friends through each milestone of their personal and professional lives. "One of America's musical classics." --New York Times

Preview:
January 29

Press/VIP Opening:
January 30

Regular Run:
January 31 - March 7

Performances:
Friday & Saturday evenings at 8 pm
Saturday matinees at 3 pm
Sundays at 2 pm & 7 pm (January 31 at 5 pm only)
Thursdays Feb 4 & 25 at 8 pm

Tickets:
$30 - $45

APRIL 16 - MAY 16, 2010

WELCOME HOME, JENNY SUTTER
By Julie Marie Myatt
Directed by Artistic Director Oanh Nguyen
Southern California Premiere!

A present-day story of personal recovery and acceptance. Upon her return from a difficult tour of duty in Iraq, wounded Marine Sergeant Jenny Sutter finds herself lost in the California desert, without the body and mind she once knew. The eccentric inhabitants of a makeshift community give her the homecoming she needs before returning to her previous life. "Powerful drama...with graceful sensitivity." --San Francisco Chronicle

Preview:
April 16

Press/VIP Opening:
April 17

Regular Run:
April 16 - May 16

Performances:
Friday & Saturday evenings at 8 pm
Saturday matinees at 3 pm
Sundays at 2 pm (Sunday April 18 at 5 pm)
Thursday evenings April 22 & May 13 at 8 pm

Tickets:
$22 - $35

CHANCE TICKET INFORMATION
Box Office: (714) 777-3033
Website: www.chancetheater.org

Theatre Address
5552 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim Hills, CA 92807

ABOUT THE CHANCE THEATER
Recently nominated for six Los Angeles Stage Alliance Ovation Awards (including Best Season), and named "Outstanding Arts Organization" for the second time in five years by Arts Orange County, the Chance is proud to be one of the leading ensemble based theatre companies in Southern California. Voted "Best Theater Group" by MyFoxLA for two years in a row and "Best Small Theater" by Orange Coast Magazine, the Chance is a recipient of the 2007 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle's (LADCC) Polly Warfield Award for Excellence. Founded in 1999, the Chance Theater's mission has always been to intimately present personally meaningful, uniquely engaging stories that promote dialogue within our community and provide a visceral experience for theatergoers. As a constituent member of Theater Communications Group (TCG), Network of Ensemble Theaters (NET), and the Los Angeles Stage Alliance (LASA), the Chance continues to bring national attention to the Southern California and Orange County theater scene through its recent achievements, which includes a 2006 GLAAD Media Award nomination for Outstanding Los Angeles Theater.

 

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